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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ben Hopeby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ben Hope by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Ben Hopetaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    £158–300

  2. Drive 237.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ben Hopecar car 237.3 mi
    4h 32m
    £58–84

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to West Merklandbus bus 805
    3. Take the taxi from West Merkland to Ben Hopetaxi taxi
    8h 18m

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to West Merklandbus bus 805
    3. Take the taxi from West Merkland to Ben Hopetaxi taxi
    8h 11m

  5. Bus, taxi via Queensferry Street

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to West Merklandbus bus 805
    3. Take the taxi from West Merkland to Ben Hopetaxi taxi
    8h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ben Hope, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ben Hope. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Lairg, then take the taxi to Ben Hope. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 6, take the bus to West Merkland, then take the taxi to Ben Hope.

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